American Board of Medical Specialties
American Board of Medical Specialties
The American Board of Medical Specialties (pronunciation: /əˈmɛrɪkən bɔːrd ɒv ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈspɛʃəltiːz/), often abbreviated as ABMS, is a non-profit organization that serves as an overseeing body for medical specialties in the United States.
Etymology
The term "American Board of Medical Specialties" is derived from its function and location. The word "American" refers to its establishment and operation within the United States. "Board" signifies its role as a governing body, while "Medical Specialties" indicates its focus on various specialized fields within the medical profession.
History
The ABMS was founded in 1933 with the aim of maintaining and improving the quality of medical care in the United States by overseeing the certification of physician specialists. It is composed of 24 Member Boards, each focusing on a specific medical specialty or subspecialty.
Function
The primary function of the ABMS is to establish common standards for physicians to achieve and maintain board certification. The ABMS also assists its Member Boards in developing and implementing educational and professional standards to evaluate and certify physician specialists.
Related Terms
- Board Certification: A process by which a physician in the United States demonstrates a mastery of basic knowledge and skills through written, practical, or simulator-based testing.
- Medical Specialty: A branch of medical practice that is focused on a defined group of patients, diseases, skills, or philosophy.
- Physician: A professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on American Board of Medical Specialties
- Wikipedia's article - American Board of Medical Specialties
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